A microkeratome is a high-precision surgical instrument, which comprises an oscillating blade intended to create the corneal flap for surgeries related to refractive errors, and is used especially in ALK or LASIK surgeries. The thickness of a healthy human cornea varies between 500 and 600 m. In the LASIK technique, the microkeratome creates a thick flap of around 83200 m.

Microkeratome is used in Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) to cut a reedy layer from the back of the cornea, which is then relocated into the cornea of the inheritor. Before the commencement of surgery, the vacuum and microkeratome units are assembled, carefully tested, and inspected to confirm appropriate functioning.

The growth of the global microkeratome market is driven by rapid growth of geriatric population and increase in prevalence of eye disorders. Moreover, technological advancements in surgical devices is another major factor that fuel the market growth.

In addition, various developing countries in Asia-Pacific are progressively investing on the improvement of healthcare infrastructure and are promoting awareness about eye disorders, which in turn supplement the growth of the market. However, high cost of these devices and dearth of skilled professionals, especially in the rural areas, act as restraints of the market.

The global microkeratome market is segmented on the basis of product, technology, treatment, and geography. Based on product, the market is bifurcated into disposable and reusable. By technology, it is classified into fully invasive and minimally invasive. According to treatment, it is categorized into epiretinal membrane, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and others. Geographically, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Some of the key players operating in the global market include:

Essilor International

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

CooperVision

Hoya Corporation

Carl Zeiss AG

Alcon, Inc.

Marvel Medtech

STAAR Surgical Company

Abbott Medical Optics Inc.

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This report provides a quantitative analysis of the current trends, estimations, and dynamics from 2016 to 2023 to assist in identifying the prevailing market opportunities.

Major countries in each region are mapped according to the individual market revenue.

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This study evaluates the competitive landscape and the value chain analysis to understand the competitive environment across geographies.

An in-depth analysis of each segment of the microkeratome market is provided to assist the prevailing market opportunities.

Microkeratome Market Key Segments:

By Product

Disposable

Reusable

By Technology

Fully Invasive

Minimally Invasive

By Treatment

Epiretinal Membrane

Diabetic Retinopathy

Retinal Detachment

Others

By Geography

North America

U.S.

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

Spain

UK

Italy

France

Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

Australia

Korea

Rest of Asia-Pacific

LAMEA

Brazil

KSA

South Africa

Rest of LAMEA

Other key players (not profiled) in this industry include:

Novartis AG

HAAG-Streit Holding AG

Nidek Co., Ltd.

Topcon Corporation

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG

Sonomed Escalon

Gulden Ophthalmics

FCI Ophthalmics

Glaukos Corporation

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